Remember all of those monthly updates I’d write about Hudson? I was diligent that first year about documenting milestones and taking photos of him on the couch. (You can see all of the photos in one go, here.) Since the last one, on his first birthday, I’ve tried to continue making notes on my phone—and we’ve of course taken thousands of photos—but sadly I’ve never sat down and written another update. Well, Hudson is 2-1/2 tomorrow! I’m making it a goal!
When he turned 1-1/2, I got out the camera and the white onesie and we took these couch photos (I promised to share them at the time, but never did). And then…
Last week, just before we left for Tahoe, I stopped into Old Navy to try out the latest from their Active line. I’d been invited to try it out and was a little hesitant about looking at new clothes this late in my pregnancy, but I honestly loved everything. And the kicker? I bypassed the maternity section entirely. They actually do have a great selection of maternity workout clothes, but these will work for everyone—pregnant or not. (And all Active wear is 40% off right now!)
Truth: I haven’t been that great about working out these past few months. I was super-active at the start, so hopefully my body will take pity on me and remember that! Either way, I’m happy to have found some workout clothes that look sleek enough to also lounge around in—now and after the baby arrives. If memory serves, stretchy yoga pants are key.
“From small beginnings come great things.” I remember spying those fortune cookie booties when I was pregnant with Hudson and thinking they’d make the sweetest gift for a friend who’d just had a baby! They even come in a Chinese take-out box! (Better yet, bring over Chinese food and sneak the booties in alongside dinner when visiting your friend.)
Revisiting Uncommon Goods over the holidays reminded me: they have a host of great gifts for new babies (and new parents). And the site has some handy gift guides if you’re lost for ideas (check out this one for kids)!
Here’s what I’d pick: 1. A cuddly penguin, large enough to rest a little head on. // 2. a 2014 birth-year box, for stowing booties and other mementos from baby’s first year—the year of the Horse // 3. I definitely recognize the scratch map, but these sweet, wool animal booties (representing each continent) are new to me! // 4. Love all the prompts in this fun baby book // 5. Fortune Cookie Booties // 6. Fun socks that actually stay put // 7. For rounding out a sock-monkey themed gift // 8. A wooden fish rattle and teether for little hands and soft gums // 9. Taxi and Metrocard: I actually bought the taxi for Hudson on the day I went into labor! He loved it. // 10. And a friend gave us the Mysterio T-shirt. (He’s destined to be a Fortune Cookie Writer.) // 11. High-contrast, pull-along bobblers // 12. And we LOVED using a strap-on chair when traveling. This one looks slick and equally handy.
This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods, but all opinions expressed are my own. In fact, I’m especially happy to support Brooklyn-based Uncommon Goods, who endeavors to support rigorous business standards; sustainable handcrafted goods, made without harm to people or animals; and who includes fair wages in their mission-statement. Thank you for supporting Hither & Thither!
